Out of all the things I've tried for this channel so far: this is the one where I've thought "I want to keep doing this". Thanks to everyone at Access Parkour: this was so much fun, and if I ever have some spare time, I may well take this up...

The funniest thing about Tom learning all these physical skills on this channel is that he's always, unfailingly, doing it in the trademark jeans and t-shirt.

"I'm tempted to say, one more try." "... No. Because that one more try is the most likely to hurt you." Feel like that particular moment is applicable to a LOT of things and I should remember that.

I haven't realized how much I need a mild mannered Scottish instructor for everything in my life.

I know I'm late to the party, but from one instructor to another, I love the fact he put a firm "No" on the one more try thing. It's hard to say no to people, we don't like to dissapoint or upset. Well done.

Learning to say no to that "one more try" is so important not just to avoid physical injuries but wasting time mentally fatiguing yourself instead of taking a break. Props to Hedge for being an excellent teacher.

Tom: "I don't think I've ever looked cool in my life" John: "That seems possible"

Former parkour instructor - I love everything about this. Slow progressions, mindset building, confidence inspiring, and just having a lot of fun. Perfect instruction, and a great video!

I LOVE how Tom is invited to do a physical sport in a proper place and he goes dressed in the classic jeans and red tshirt I love you tom haha

Scott: "one more try?" Instructor : "no" Mad respect

You know someone knows their stuff when their answer to "Maybe one more try?" is the most decisive "No!" of the video.

The advice of no more 'one more go' is great advice. At my peak of doing parkour, one more go was what tore my ACL and caused more knee problems further down the line

I love how, when Tom says "I'm tempted to say one more try" the instructor just says "No. 'cause that one more try is the most likely to hurt you".

Tom has officially completed the main quest of his life. He's off now completing side quests

We had an absolute treat making this video! Thanks so much to Tom and the team for being so enthusiastic and helping us show parkour is a lot more accessible than you might think… Make sure you come and say hi if you’re ever back in Edinburgh!

I once read that it would be nice to see a layman compete in the olympics to get a measure of how talented athletes really can be. While these things featured on Tom Scott Plus aren't the olympics, it's still stuff I'd never have the guts to try, but Tom does it. Tom does it for us.

4:55 it's lovely seeing the mental transition from "I can't do that." to "I just did that!" Seeing you challenge yourself physically was inspiring and I hope you stick with the physical challenges in future videos

This man knows he is going to do a sporting exercise and still shows up wearing jeans. Love it

Parkour coach and practitioner, everything about this is yes. Not only is the coaching done very well but also the representation of parkour is very accurate here. The majority of the community is this welcoming and willing to show anyone the ropes. The insane clips on social media are a part of the sport, but there is so much more to see like in this video.

The sheer joy in his voice and body language when he landed that drop. "YES!" *FISTBUMPS THE AIR*

Tom: "I'm going to fly a plane blindfolded!" Also Tom: "This bar is... feeling higher than it looks from down there..."

Tom: “I’ve never looked cool in my life.” Tom is forgetting that slow-mo shot of him walking towards a red arrow jet in full flight gear.

Honestly, having watched this, I’m kind of tempted to try getting into parkour myself after I get into better shape. I’m still fairly young so it’d probably be something good for me.

Tom’s willingness to try new things, the confidence to put himself out of his comfort zone on camera, and Hedge’s assertiveness and clear regard for safety and boundary-setting quite honestly brought me to tears. Good on the both of you for showcasing that level of trust in each other and yourselves. You can trust an expert to guide you to safety and surprise you with your own capability, but you are an expert on yourself as well.

The way the instructor just shuts him down to avoid injuries is admirable. He's a keeper, Tom.

Tom: “I dont think ive ever looked cool in my life.” Parcour guy: “That seems possible.” Haha love it

When Tom says that "it doesn't look like much" i can really relate to it cause i know it is much. I've just started working out at a gym and just because something looks easy it doesn't mean that it is easy. Good job mate!

Wow, I love the instructor's wisdom about working from where you're at and paying attention to your body and mind. So different from the usual athletic mentality of pushing yourself so hard and focusing on external metrics. Seems more sustainable.

"I don't think I've ever looked cool in my life" -Tom Scott, the guy who has slo-mo footage in a flight jumpsuit from flying with the Red Arrows, and a Zero-g flight

Tom is going to be a coffee chugging, bike riding, parkour master before we know it.

Seeing Tom train in ballet for a day would be mega entertaining

Watching these videos I feel like Tom was a robot designed to only stand in front of a camera and talk about interesting things, but has recently gained free will and now is trying to learn how to be human and do basic human things.

Funny to see Tom wearing less safety equipment here than when riding a bike on grass.

So much respect for just calling it a day at 9:00. I broke my arm while bouldering on the last attempt. It was a problem I already did on the first try, but i couldn't repeat it for some reason. It should've been clear, that I had neither the power, nor the focus. It definetly is the right call to just stop in such situations.

Just as a safety note: I noticed that you seemed to be using regular mic transmitters. If you are doing activity where you could fall on the transmitter, it could create a pressure area which could cause injury. Looking into alternative solutions may be a good (safe) idea. I think they make mic packs that are designed to be softer for impact sports, and there is also the option of just not using wireless mics in scenes where you may fall. Edit: Noticed Tom actually falls on the region where the mic would be. This could have ended poorly. Please consider looking into alternative mic solutions which will be safer.

Wow, for 8years now I was dreaming about trying parkour, but as a not very sport savy person in their 30's now I was starting to push that dream farther away. Now, watching you do so very well and overcoming a lot I truly want to give it a shot! Thank you and wonderful video!!!!!

"I don't think I've ever looked cool in my life." -guy that has literally flown with a air jetpack

This whole channel seems to be in the theme of "watch Tom Scott struggle/hurt himself in a cool way" ... and I must say its absolutely fantastic everytime :D

As someone who's been doing parkour/freerunning for years, this nicely demonstrates how much fun training can be long before you're doing anything cool-looking

6:58 I love the energy between these two. Tom says “decisive” to throwing a tire

I mean this in the nicest possible way, This proves how anyone can have a go at something no matter how terrible they thing they’ll be, and the effort pays off. Good work!

as a gymnastics coach, I’m amazed by that coach’s calmness, confidence, and rigor on when to stop

This is the most stereotypical Scotsman tutor that I've ever seen. Thoughtful, considerate, but brutally honest.

16:03 That was awesome! I don't care what anyone says, watching you work through conquering that movement and seeing your genuine emotional reaction here was really cool. Way to go, Tom - I hope you do pursue this in your free time, because it looks like it is deeply rewarding for you!

Being fairly young, I hadn’t ever considered that some of the simple movements in this video could cause some notable injuries if done badly. It was really refreshing to see the approach that Access Parkour took with you

"That one more try is the most likely to hurt you" -- this is some deep ass advice right here. We have all been at this point where you are like "I know I can do it, it's almost there, the next time I'll manage" but then you go too far and injure yourself. What a great line.

This was so offensively adorable. That trainer was the smartest, most encouraging and wonderful I've ever seen. I'd watch an entire series of tom learning to do parkour and getting decent at it. The emphasis on safety and not pushing it to injury is so unbelievably smart, every CrossFit gym should take notice

16:00 was the best moment of the video. I love that feeling. Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, pushing yourself to keep practicing, then to feel it all come together and just know you nailed it. Amazing. Love this!

I can’t wait until 3 years time when he does mountain biking “I couldn’t cycle 3 years ago, now I’m cycling down a mountain”

Tom, you surely don‘t need me telling you this but the openness and humility (sometimes bordering on the old nerd-safeguard of self-deprecation) with which you confront these challenges is inspiring. My word, you‘re an ambassador, bridging the gap between, and I say this in the most loving way possible, „nerds“ and „jocks“ (which applies to your brilliant training partners as well, obviously), and it‘s absolutely marvelous. We‘re all rooting for you and if your videos influence a single person to get out of their comfort zone (there is no doubt it‘s considerably more than one person with each of those videos), then you‘ve made a positive impact on the world, and that‘s something you can be supremely proud of, even with all your trademark humility.

I’ve never seen a parkour video is this perspective before. This video almost feels like a scene of a movie. It feels raw, real, and human.

It's admirable to see Tom stepping out of his comfort zone and facing fears

As somebody who learned parkour from terribly taken still images on the urban free flow website back in the early 00's I'm envious that there are now actual instructors with actual gyms to learn in. It was our dream back in the day.

As a part time parkour coach, I hope people see how doable parkour is. I argue that it is one of the most 'natural' sports out there. Most people think parkour is doing a huge frontflip off a 2 story building, and it is, but so is any creative and personally challenging movement through any environment. Everyone should give it try; at least learn the fundamentals.

Seriously well done Tom; having never moved like that in years, you did exceptionally well and you overcame the hardest part, successfully managing your instincts and fears.

im so proud of you for this. It's so easy to forget how to move our bodies and trust them, but we all had these instincts when were 4 foot tall and children hahah. Parkour is just one of those things that manages to give those who are willing to learn the grace of a child again. It's so in our bones to want to climb and descend things and play just with gravity, I just love it.

I don’t have any real interest in learning parkour, but I DO want to take this class. This is what PE class should look like - how to balance, how to fall without hurting yourself…seems like good life skills everyone should have.

Who would have thought that I'd see Tom Scott do Parkour! This channel really has so many surprises :D

What an incredibly kind and patient coach

I can't get over Tom's nervous laugh, it sounds like "AH ah aH Ah", whenever he knows something wasn't really perfect but he's just having a good time learning 😆

I like this trainer a lot, his boundaries regarding potential personal harm are refreshing and super cool. Parkour has been fascinating to me for a while but ive never tried it because of physical disability, i kinda want to reach out to a local parkour place now!

John's attentive, respectful style of teaching and his whole vibe is just so pleasant - I think every coach and teacher and really every human should take a lesson from this man's way of being. It's calming, captivating, and should be the definition of positive masculinity.

15:50 - Imagine just walking through a city and finding THIS.

After watching parkour for a few years I genuinely appreciate this video for reminding me of how difficult it is. I definitely got desensitized to the risks and difficulty along the way and hopefully, next time I'm watching parkour I'll actually be able to appreciate all of it again.

8:55 John was very wise to end Tom's session here. My worst rollerblading injuries were from that "one more try" at the end of a long session. You feel confident, but too tired to keep up. That makes you frustrated and less focused.

Tom, now we need a video explaining why your body's way of trying to balance is counterproductive to actually balancing.

Yes, parkour is scary but so damn satisfying for every little step you take. That's why I love it so much. Even the smallest things can look good too ;), go with the flow with a variety of little movements and you've got a damn film.

I rarely realize how there are people who are as, or even more unathletic than Scott. Makes me appreciate how capable I am

I am so glad the instructor was willing and confident in saying "Let's call it there", even when tom was trying to insist to continue. that is the one things folks who would be trying to do on their own that would lead to them harming themselves more than anything else

Tom: "I don't think I've ever looked cool in my life" Me every Tom video: "Tom is so cool!"

as a kid of 19 who has always just loved climbing random things-- It makes me so deeply happy to see you (Tom) start to trust yourself more and be able to do more things. So deeply shocked I haven't been subscribed to Tom Scott plus this whole time!

Genuinely hilarious that Tom says he doesn't have the flexibility for this, while wearing jeans. The pants famously known for their flexibility.

I've always wanted to do Parkour, but thus far the closest I've managed is to treat the kerb or parking blocks as balance beams. "The more nonchalant you look coming out of it, the more awesome you look." A philosophy I'm going to attempt to apply more in my life.

You know how people always say "it's never too late to start learning X"? The thing I love most about this channel is that it encapsulates that sentiment perfectly. It's so motivating and cool to see someone just go out and learn something completely new!

God I can't not love Tom just having his fun. It's super sweet and awesome to see you test your own limits and stretch your creativity.

16:35 that's what we call foreshadowing.

As someone who has done parkour and freerunning for about 7 years and taught for 3 years now this is awesome to see. And big up to John for doing a great job teaching Tom ! Always love it when our small sport gets some exposure. Tom also got all the movements really fast which is great to see.

Watching Tom Scott attempt parkour was not the entertainment I thought or knew I needed but I'm very much here for it anyway

I really admire your courage and willingness to be vulnerable as you learn something new!! This was so cool to watch you improve and gain confidence on specific obstacles!

I have greatly enjoyed seeing Tom try (and sometimes fail) new things on this channel. It makes me feel more motivated to give new skills a try. Rather than seeing the polished, advanced skills of someone who’s an expert, I get to see the effort that goes in and how you can have fun even if it’s not perfect.

Even after watching parkour on KZfaq for many years from Storror, Team Phat, and many others. And even after you consider this is Tom who has just about no practice in the sport whatsoever. This still gave me the same smile on my face. Watching as Tom struggles with a line, or a particular skill, taking a step back, adjusting what ever needs adjusting. Then finally nailing it and yelling with excitement, is just as good at those top "parkourists". Keep up the good work Tom! And I'm sure if you keep at it maybe one of those top parkour KZfaqrs will do a part 2?

I love the nervous laughter that shows that boundaries are clearly being pushed. It's like a real world George McFly laugh.

This is actually really heartwarming. It's awesome to see him do this and feel how amazing it feels. Our bodies were made to move this way, and rediscovering it is exhilarating.

17:47 Spidey in the background is caught on camera!

Tom has won the game of life at this point, and has just started doing side quests, and leveling up his stats. We should all learn to enjoy life this way

"lower your expectations" Tom, I clicked this with the assumption that it would hilariously, painfully bad. My expectations can't go any lower. _That's why I'm watching this._

I really appreciated seeing you step out of your comfort zone and try to become more able and athletic. Very nice.

I love how respectful Tom Scott is towards people from all walks of life. There are too few people with genuine respect for other people out there today.

Huge props to Tom for so clearly putting himself out of his comfort zone in order to learn and experience something new!

Fake fights, flying a plane, and now parkour. Tom Scott is the next James Bond confirmed?

i love this channel so much because you see the genuine emotion tom has when learning something new. i've seen it here and i've seen it on the tightrope walking video. the way tom really critiques himself and pushes himself. it's nice to see the real life side of someone, i can't really explain it

I love watching Tom learn and try new things. It’s very wholesome and inspiring. Good job getting out of your comfort zone and creating all these amazing stories Tom.

This whole channel has been a masterclass in showing growth and approaching things with an open mindset. The section that struck me most was the where you said (I am paraphrasing) “I’m not good with that” and gave it a moment before trying again. It not only does it take a lot of courage to show the portions where your own fears influence you, but it also emphasizes a really important point that more people should embrace in media. That is, it is okay to say no. Regardless of what the activity or why you feel the way you do, it is not just okay, but admirable to speak up and take a new perspective. I love what you’re doing on this channel, and I look forward to what you do with it!

Really admire the emphasis on safety in all of your “plus” activities, especially in this one where it’s an emphatic “no” when you wanted one last go. Also noticed the folks in hivis while you were doing the outdoor stuff, were they specifically arranged for this? Would love to see a behind the scenes of how you arrange health and safety for your videos!

I love his willingness to not be the best at it, and the passion that he carries despite being a beginner and not being particularly smooth, graceful etc. He admits his mistake, targets it, and shamelessly moves on. Inspirational, I must say. The bravest thing is willingness to fail. Cheers to you Tom, you did great with this one.

Excellent video. Really captures the process and feeling of progression. I hope this will turn a lot of people on to trying parkour and I wish more academies had as good an approach as this one.

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how good of an instructor John is

The teacher's instructions on balance from 3:00 were quite helpful, and not only for Tom or parkour students. I always had trouble keeping balance, but by trying to be a stick in stead of spaghetti and only using the knee as the central balancing point I don't keel over anymore. Brilliant.

This guy is like a surgeon of parkour. So precise. So determined.

Thank you for sharing this experience, Tom. It's very inspiring to see people tackling something new, and especially just being used to seeing you walking or standing, seeing you use your body is actually very exciting! So, thank you!